Satilla Elementary School

Q: Is Satilla Elementary School a good school?

Satilla Elementary School ranks 813 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Satilla Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Douglas, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 656 students. The school is part of the Coffee County School District, which is ranked 125 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Satilla Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the Coffee County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores, with only 41.9% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 48.2% for Georgia. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.38% to 97.69%, significantly higher than nearby schools in the district. Additionally, Satilla Elementary's spending per student and student-teacher ratio are less favorable than some of its peers, such as Indian Creek Elementary and Broxton-Mary Hayes Elementary.

These factors suggest that Satilla Elementary School faces significant challenges, including consistent underperformance, high poverty concentration, and potential resource constraints, which may be contributing to its lower academic outcomes compared to the state and nearby schools. Addressing these issues could be crucial for improving the educational experience and outcomes for the students at Satilla Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5325 Old Axson Rd
Douglas, GA 31535

(912) 384-2602

District: Coffee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
813^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Satilla Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Coffee Middle School
High:	Coffee County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 656

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.6%

African American:

32.9%

Hispanic:

23.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.5%

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Compare Details Satilla Elementary School ranks worse than 65.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.73. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Satilla Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Coffee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Coffee County 125^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Satilla Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	50.66	627^th	1101	43.1%
2007	45.55	706^th	1125	37.2%
2008	62.92	447^th	1134	60.6%
2009	45.49	706^th	1133	37.7%
2010	61.31	515^th	1183	56.5%
2011	62.11	540^th	1212	55.4%
2012	65.17	483^rd	1201	59.8%
2013	67.92	435^th	1225	64.5%
2014	55.89	653^rd	1231	47.0%
2015	32.97	829^th	1240	33.1%
2016	33.11	828^th	1233	32.8%
2017	36.30	763^rd	1205	36.7%
2018	30.01	856^th	1209	29.2%
2019	31.74	837^th	1234	32.2%
2021	30.38	805^th	1214	33.7%
2022	24.85	920^th	1244	26.0%
2023	25.49	907^th	1242	27.0%
2024	31.73	813^th	1248	34.9%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Satilla Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	721	721
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	826	826
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	858	858
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1019	1019
1994	544	315	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	869
1995	544	334	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	896
1996	544	334	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	896
1997	583	325	1	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	935
1998	591	355	1	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	990
1999	551	399	0	63	0	n/a	n/a	0	1013
2000	300	209	1	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	546
2001	326	250	2	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	609
2002	331	218	3	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
2003	331	218	3	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
2004	316	216	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
2005	321	223	6	43	2	n/a	n/a	16	611
2006	294	214	4	49	2	n/a	n/a	21	584
2007	282	235	4	57	2	n/a	n/a	17	597
2008	253	234	4	50	2	n/a	n/a	11	554
2009	218	240	1	56	3	n/a	n/a	16	534
2010	207	232	2	64	1	0	11	0	517
2011	210	273	0	144	0	0	9	0	636
2012	238	276	0	178	0	0	19	0	711
2013	223	278	2	167	0	0	14	0	684
2014	232	253	1	170	2	0	13	0	671
2015	240	260	1	170	3	0	17	0	691
2016	206	262	0	147	4	0	16	0	635
2017	209	242	0	154	4	0	18	0	627
2018	211	221	0	156	2	0	22	0	612
2019	205	211	0	164	2	0	17	0	599
2020	215	201	0	167	2	0	28	0	613
2021	232	187	0	163	1	0	22	0	605
2022	233	210	1	161	2	0	20	0	627
2023	253	216	2	156	2	0	27	0	656

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Satilla Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	721	41.0	17.5	40.9
1991	826	41.0	20.1	40.9
1992	858	42.0	20.4	47.6
1993	1019	42.0	24.3	47.4
1994	869	51.1	17.0	51.1
1995	896	57.0	15.7	58.1
1996	896	57.0	15.7	58.1
1997	935	57.2	16.3	65.7
1998	990	57.8	17.1	73.2
1999	1013	61.2	16.6	70.3
2000	546	36.1	15.1	78.4
2001	609	33.1	18.4	75.7
2002	579	25.4	22.8	77.7
2003	579	25.4	22.8	77.7
2004	563	25.4	22.2	81.9
2005	611	43.4	14.1	83
2006	584	41.4	14.1	84.5
2007	597	40.7	14.7	82.9
2008	554	38.7	14.3	85.5
2009	534	37.8	14.1	87.6
2010	517	36.6	14.1	84.7
2011	636	42.3	15.0	89.5
2012	711	48.3	14.7	85
2013	684	43.0	15.9	88
2014	671	40.0	16.7	87.5
2015	691	41.0	16.8	89.7
2016	635	40.0	15.8	89.8
2017	627	37.0	16.9	89.8
2018	612	36.9	16.5	89.7
2019	599	35.7	16.7	97.7
2020	613	35.1	17.4	97.6
2021	605	39.6	15.2	97.7
2022	627	40.6	15.4	n/a
2023	656	40.5	16.1	96.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Satilla Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	721	41.0	17.5	40.9
1991	826	41.0	20.1	40.9
1992	858	42.0	20.4	47.6
1993	1019	42.0	24.3	47.4
1994	869	51.1	17.0	51.1
1995	896	57.0	15.7	58.1
1996	896	57.0	15.7	58.1
1997	935	57.2	16.3	65.7
1998	990	57.8	17.1	73.2
1999	1013	61.2	16.6	70.3
2000	546	36.1	15.1	78.4
2001	609	33.1	18.4	75.7
2002	579	25.4	22.8	77.7
2003	579	25.4	22.8	77.7
2004	563	25.4	22.2	81.9
2005	611	43.4	14.1	83
2006	584	41.4	14.1	84.5
2007	597	40.7	14.7	82.9
2008	554	38.7	14.3	85.5
2009	534	37.8	14.1	87.6
2010	517	36.6	14.1	84.7
2011	636	42.3	15.0	89.5
2012	711	48.3	14.7	85
2013	684	43.0	15.9	88
2014	671	40.0	16.7	87.5
2015	691	41.0	16.8	89.7
2016	635	40.0	15.8	89.8
2017	627	37.0	16.9	89.8
2018	612	36.9	16.5	89.7
2019	599	35.7	16.7	97.7
2020	613	35.1	17.4	97.6
2021	605	39.6	15.2	97.7
2022	627	40.6	15.4	n/a
2023	656	40.5	16.1	96.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Satilla Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,231 (14.8%)	$7,099 (85.2%)	$8,330
2018	$1,143 (13.1%)	$7,583 (86.9%)	$8,726
2019	$965 (11.5%)	$7,424 (88.5%)	$8,389

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Satilla Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 837^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 907^th of 1242 Elementary schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Satilla Elementary School)	31.7	23.6	8.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Coffee County)	37.9	29.7	8.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Satilla Elementary School)	52.4	22.6	29.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Coffee County)	51.7	37.9	13.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Satilla Elementary School)	32.2	23.8	8.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Coffee County)	38.6	26.8	11.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Satilla Elementary School)	28.9	33.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Coffee County)	47.5	37.1	10.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Satilla Elementary School)	31	18.9	12.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Coffee County)	41.3	32.2	9.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Satilla Elementary School)	24.8	28.9	4.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Coffee County)	40.1	32.2	7.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Satilla Elementary School)	36.6	22.2	14.4%
5th Grade Science (Coffee County)	50.3	41.3	9%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	599	656	9.5%
African American	211	216	2.4%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	164	156	4.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	205	253	23.4%
Two or More Races	17	27	58.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.7%	96.5%	1.2%

Schools Near Satilla Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Satilla Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5325 Old Axson Rd	Douglas	31535	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 384-2602	656	41	16.1	96.5%	253 (38.6%)	216 (32.9%)	156 (23.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.1%)	31.7	813^th of 1248 public elementary schools	34.9%		25.5	907^th of 1242 public elementary schools	27.0%	94	25.3	25.9	41.9	31.1	27.6	26.9	36.6	$8,389	$965	$7,424
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	603 McDonald Ave N	Douglas	31533	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 384-3187	553	38	14.5	96.4%	167 (30.2%)	284 (51.4%)	64 (11.6%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.6%)	19.5	1013^th of 1248 public elementary schools	18.8%		32.3	804^th of 1242 public elementary schools	35.3%	209	20.0	23.3	23.4	23.7	35.6	18.2	11.7	$8,698	$848	$7,850
Indian Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2033 Ga Highway 158 W	Douglas	31535	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 393-1300	656	45	14.5	82.9%	368 (56.1%)	103 (15.7%)	149 (22.7%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.4%)	59.9	453^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	63.7%		69.2	344^th of 1242 public elementary schools	72.3%	109	47.5	42.4	50.5	65.7	42.4	31.3	39.4	$9,498	$889	$8,609
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	311 Westside Dr	Douglas	31533	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 384-5506	616	42	14.5	96.4%	134 (21.8%)	287 (46.6%)	157 (25.5%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.2%)	39.6	703^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	43.7%		46.1	608^th of 1242 public elementary schools	51.0%	95	27.8	25.5	36.1	32.2	36.2	48.2	41.0	$9,304	$1,065	$8,238
Pearson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	563 King St N	Pearson	31642	Atkinson County	Atkinson County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 422-3882	644	48	13.4	85.9%	250 (38.8%)	68 (10.6%)	311 (48.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	57.9	470^th of 1248 public elementary schools	62.3%		59.4	451^st of 1242 public elementary schools	63.7%	19	34.3	43.3	43.4	41.9	53.3	41.0	57.8	$10,522	$1,232	$9,290
Nicholls Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	704 Van Streat Hwy	Nicholls	31554	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 345-2429	329	22	14.8	83.0%	219 (66.6%)	56 (17.0%)	31 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.7%)	31.7	816^th of 1248 public elementary schools	34.6%		38.6	713^th of 1242 public elementary schools	42.6%	103	24.1	26.8	37.0	31.5	34.1	30.4	32.6	$10,454	$867	$9,587
West Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	106 School Circle Rd	West Green	31567	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 384-2032	382	25	15.0	83.0%	203 (53.1%)	46 (12.0%)	111 (29.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.5%)	21.2	991^st of 1248 public elementary schools	20.6%		31.6	810^th of 1242 public elementary schools	34.8%	181	17.6	12.3	30.2	35.3	28.1	25.4	20.6	$9,851	$910	$8,941
Broxton-Mary Hayes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	102 Little Ave W	Broxton	31519	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 359-2391	286	21	13.8	82.9%	159 (55.6%)	81 (28.3%)	43 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	47.1	602^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	51.8%		48.8	563^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	54.7%	39	32.1	28.1	45.0	22.2	45.6	42.5	50.0	$9,675	$991	$8,684
Ambrose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3753 Vickers Xing	Ambrose	31512	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 359-5500	396	28	14.0	96.5%	222 (56.1%)	47 (11.9%)	114 (28.8%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	43.1	650^th of 1248 public elementary schools	47.9%		39.3	699^th of 1242 public elementary schools	43.7%	49	31.7	21.4	41.5	35.0	44.6	39.6	45.3	$10,266	$909	$9,357
Willacoochee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	430 Vickers St S	Willacoochee	31650	Atkinson County	Atkinson County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 534-5302	178	16	11.2	89.9%	76 (42.7%)	50 (28.1%)	47 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	68.9	359^th of 1248 public elementary schools	71.2%		65.2	393^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	68.4%	34	21.1	32.1	61.5	57.9	57.1	65.4	65.4	$13,500	$2,049	$11,451

Frequently Asked Questions about Satilla Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Satilla Elementary School?

Students at Satilla Elementary School are 39% White, 33% African American, 24% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Satilla Elementary School a good school?

Satilla Elementary School ranks 813^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Satilla Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 656 students attended Satilla Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Satilla Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Satilla Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Coffee Middle School
High : Coffee County High School

What district is Satilla Elementary School in?

Coffee County

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